Councillor Zoe Smith
Email: zoe.smith@westnorthants.gov.uk
Council: West Northamptonshire
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 3 of 8
Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday 18th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 18 November 2025, and approved planning permission for a residential development at 381 Harlestone Road, Northampton, and for the conversion of an agricultural building at West Lodge Farm, Courteenhall. A decision on a retrospective application for a livestock building off Catesby Road, Hellidon, was deferred for a site visit. An appeal statement of case for land east of Drovers Way, Potterspury, was withdrawn.
Democracy and Standards Committee - Thursday 13th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Democracy and Standards Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss proposed amendments to the council's constitution, review the constitution, and review the committee's work programme.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 6th November 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 6 November 2025, and approved six planning applications, and one application for listed building consent. Councillors also noted the withdrawal of an application relating to land surrounding Aynho Park House, and agreed the minutes of the previous meeting.
Additional Meeting, Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 23rd October 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss two planning applications, ultimately approving the erection of five residential dwellings in Milton Malsor, and refusing an outline application for up to 100 new homes in Northampton. The committee heard objections from local residents and parish councils for both applications, and considered reports from planning officers.
Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 9th October 2025 6.00 pm
The Non-Strategic Planning Committee of West Northamptonshire Council met on 9 October 2025, and approved plans for a children's home and a commercial development, and agreed to submit a statement of case regarding an appeal against non-determination of an application. A decision on a fourth planning application was withdrawn from the agenda.
Decisions from Meetings
53 decisions · Page 1 of 11
2025/2265/MAF - Land to the Northwest and East of Sixfields Stadium, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Wednesday 25th February 2026 2.00 pm - February 25, 2026
...approved the speculative commercial development comprising flexible uses within Use Classes B2, B8, E(g)(ii), and E(g)(iii), with ancillary offices, subject to conditions and the completion of a S106 Agreement.
Recommendations Approved
2025/2680/FULL - Wootton Park School, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/3544/MAF - Land at Former Lings Upper School, Billing Brook Road, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
2025/3548/MAF - Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
...approved the development of 70 relocatable modular accommodation units, a community hub, laundry, site office, children's play area, and PV battery store at Claret Car Park, Edgar Mobbs Way, Northampton, subject to various conditions and a temporary 10-year permission.
Recommendations Approved
2025/3344/MAF - Land East of Hazelwood, Silverstone, Towcester
From: Non-Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday 5th February 2026 6.00 pm - February 05, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 53